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Trip overview

Experience magical Lapland in the adventure destination of Levi!

Levi is the most popular ski resort in Finland and for a good reason! It locates in the middle of pure nature and large expanses of wilderness. It boasts with excellent slopes, wonderful winter activity possibilities, high-class cottage accommodation and wild parties! Thanks to the Northern location, you can often spot Northern lights in the night skies!

Highlights of this tour are Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, an authentic reindeer farm in the village of Köngäs, a husky park with pure bred Siberian huskies, snowmobile safari through snowy landscapes, the stunning fjord trip to the Arctic ocean and all the fun winter sports activities – night snowshoe trek on top of the Levi fell, downhill skiing, ice karting... All this with student discounted prices!

You will stay in a comfortable cottage with own sauna and fireplace, and the services of the Levi resort are only a few steps away! Is there anything more you would need from a perfect Arctic adventure?

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Guided activities

EXCELLENT PLACE TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTSincluded in the base fare

Levi is located in the polar zone where, according to the statistics, the Northern Lights are visible 200 days of the year in the active season (September to April). This means they are highly likely to appear during your visit. The only thing that might prevent you from seeing them is cloudy weather. However, the chances of a cloudless night within the week are pretty good.

THE SANTA CLAUS VILLAGEincluded in the base fare

Have you ever dreamt of meeting the REAL Santa? Well, dream no more! Now’s your chance to meet him in person in Santa’s Village (Joulupukin Pajakylä), in Rovaniemi, right on the edge of the Arctic Circle. Cross the magical Arctic Circle, take a selfie with SANTA, enjoy a drink or a meal in a local café or restaurant, buy souvenirs and send post cards from Santa’s official post office.

SNOWBOARDING/DOWNHILL SKIINGvariable prices

This activity can not be booked in advance! Please ask your Tour Guide for more information and the Timetravels discount code!

Easy or challenging – Levi has it all! Lots of blue pistes for beginners, red ones for intermediates and black pistes for the experts. Freeskiers can enjoy the Lappish style Snowpark and Street. Skiing season at Levi usually begins around the end of October and lasts until mid-May.

REINDEER FARMfrom 35€

The visit includes a reindeer safari (about one kilometre). The trail goes partly through the forest. You will also have an opportunity to feed the reindeer and of course to take photos. What’s more, you will hear stories about what it’s like to be a reindeer in Lapland. Then back to the house to enjoy a warming hot drink. The activity lasts about 1–1.5 hours.

SNOWMOBILE SAFARIfrom 75€

This activity features a snowmobile drive to Sammuntupa or Levin Lapinkylä – both of them cosy, old-fashioned reindeer farms. In the farmyard, you’ll meet the resident reindeers. Next, it’s into a traditional old cabin for a hot drink and a bun, and then back onto our vehicles for the return journey. Total distance about 30 kilometres. And the whole excursion takes approximately 2 hours. Snowmobile drivers must hold a valid international driving license.

*NB! Without a driver’s license you can only be a passenger! In the event of a snowmobile accident caused by the driver, the driver will be charged a minimum fee of €850.

THE HUSKY SAFARIfrom 65€

Siberian huskies and cheerful and strong dogs those really like to pull the sledge! After a short instruction lesson the huskies will take you for a tour through the snowy landscapes. The sledge is shared for two people, each can drive about 20 min. After the safari you will enjoy a warm snack and tea in the base camp.

SNOWSHOEING, NIGHTTIME TOUR TO LEVI FELLfrom 35€

When dusk descends and the stars come out, Arctic adventurers head for the top of Levi fell. Here, if we’re lucky, we can gaze in wonder at the Northern Lights and listen to the local guide tell tales of Lappish life and culture. On our way down, we call in at a Lapp hut for a snack and a tasty hot drink before bedtime. The activity takes 2–3 hours.

LEVI SPAfrom 20€

With its multiple pools, jacuzzis, and saunas, Levi Spa Water World is possibly the best spa experience in Lapland. Take a dip in indoor and outdoor pools, sweat it out in different kinds of saunas, feel the thrill of the waterslide and immerse yourself in the amazing atmosphere created by fabulous lighting, sensational sounds and natural phenomena. The Spa is open from 10:00 to 22:00.

Cross country + Spafrom 40€

Apart from being Finland’s national sport, cross-country skiing is also lots of fun! Our guides will show you the essential skiing techniques and take you out for a tour on professional ski trails. After your exhilarating trip, chill out Finnish-style in the saunas, jacuzzis and hot tubs of the Levi Spa!

Tour of the Arctic Oceanfrom 55€

This all-day guided tour to the shores of the Arctic Ocean takes you through breathtaking landscapes featuring Finnish fells and Norwegian fjords to the tiny Norwegian fishing village of Skibotn, where you pause to explore the charming harbour, admire the surrounding mountains and take a dip in the Arctic Ocean – if you dare!

On the way back, we stop for an authentic Lappish lunch. During the tour you will learn about Lappish culture, Sami mythology and how ordinary people live everyday lives in these extraordinary places.

The tour is about 600 kilometres in total and lasts around 12 hours, depending on weather conditions. All you need is a comfy travel pillow and a swim suit, and you’re ready to go!

*Kindly note that extra activities can only be booked online up to 8 days before the departure. They cannot be cancelled or changed after the booking.

Preliminary trip program

PLEASE NOTE! THIS ITINERARY IS PRELIMINARY, FINAL ITINERARY WILL BE SENT TO THE PARTICIPANTS 2-3 DAYS BEFORE THE DEPARTURE BY EMAIL!

DAY 1 - DEPARTURE DAY

23:30 Departure from Lappeenranta, Skinnarilankatu 34.

DAY 2 - RANUA ZOO , SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE , ARRIVAL IN LAPLAND

Gas station break and driver change (during the morning).

10:00 Visiting Ranua Zoo 12:30 Departure from Ranua Zoo towards Rovaniemi13:45 Time for grocery shopping and lunch at Rovaniemi shopping mall (45 minutes)14:45 Visiting the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. In Santa Claus village you can take pictures with the SANTA, cross the magical Arctic circle, have lunch in one of the restaurants, buy souvenirs, send postcards from the Santa’s official post office and have a lunch (we recommend SHELL gas station across the street). Duration 2 h. Departure to Levi at 16.45.19:00 Arrival in Levi. After arrival, short tour by bus and then lodging and free time.

11:00 Check-out. By this time all the apartments must be cleaned.11:15 Free time16:45 Meet up at the bus17:00 Departure from Levi

DAY 7 - ARRIVAL TIME

Gas station break.06:30 Estimated arrival time to Lappeenranta. End of tour.

* - EXTRA ACTIVITIES NOT INCLUDED IN THE BASIC TRIP PRICE

Timetravels reserve the right to make changes in the itinerary.

What is included

Package price includes

A round trip by bus to Rovaniemi & Levi from chosen departure place

4 nights' accommodation in 3-15 person apartments or cottages

Visit to the Ranua Zoo

Visit of the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi

Tour guide services in the destination

Package price does not include

Catering, meals, breakfasts

Bed linen (can be rented in Levi)

Extra activities as described in the itinerary (can be booked online until 8 days before departure)

Accommodation

You will be right in the heart of Levi. All the services are only a few steps away from the accommodation (grocery stores, pistes, ski trails, Alko, restaurants, clubs, etc.). Well-equipped kitchens in all apartments. Panel TV, stereo/DVD-player, drying cabinet, sauna and shower(s) in every apartment. Strictly no smoking inside the apartments! Please note that some of the apartments have double beds so some of you will have to share.

* Final cleaning must be completed by 11 a.m. at the latest on check-out day. Check-out time 11 a.m.

Good to know

Q: Are there any meals included?

A: In order to get the trip price as low as possible, we stay in cottages with self-catering. Lunches or breakfasts are not inclusive. There are good kitchen facilities in every cabin and groceries are not more expensive than in Southern Finland.

Cooking at the cottages; There are basic kitchen facilities in the living room of the cottages and dorms. Kitchens are equipped with plates, glasses, mugs, knives, stove, and fridge. The meals are not included, but we stop for buying groceries in Rovaniemi City Market. You can for instance decide with your cabin group what you are going to cook together and share the groceries and costs. There is no oven in the cottages though, so don’t buy any groceries such as frozen pizzas, chickens etc.Grocery shopping; We recommend doing all the shopping on the way to Lapland. Your groceries will not freeze in the bus’ trunk, unless we will get a -35 C temperature. In Kemi or Rovaniemi groceries can be way cheaper than in the Southern Finland. In Levi there is also a SIWA, K-market and ALKO. If you would like to purchase beverages, we recommend to do it in Rovaniemi. You can save a lot of money, if you decide together with your roommates what would you like to cook together.

Q: We are a group of 8 people, can we stay in the same apartment / cottage? Should we book the trip together?

A: All rooming wishes will be taken into consideration. If you know your roommates when signing up, just indicate their names in the message field but please notice – they will have to book and pay for the same accommodation category to make this possible! If you want to book 8 places at once, you should pay everything in one invoice. If it is not convenient for you, please do separate bookings.We will send an email with a cabin sign-up document to everyone who has signed up for the trip about a week prior to the departure. There you can choose in which cabin you would like to stay in and with whom you would like to share it with. If you don’t receive this email, please check your spam folder, ask your friends to share it with you or contact our Customer Service Team.

Q: Is there Wi-Fi available in apartments / cottages?

A: please check the list of free Wi-Fi spots

Q: What should I bring with me?

A: At least the following:

Warm clothes

Swimming suite (unless you want to do it the Finnish way) + towel

Anything else you may need during the trip, money, medicine etc.

Student card for discounts

Cash or credit card for program payments

A small pillow or a special neck cushion for the bus trip.

Flip-flops for Arctic swimming and jumping in the snow after sauna – you don’t want to get

your feet cold out there!

If you wish you can take your snowboard or skis with you!

Bed linen set (if you do not have it with you, it must be rented from the reception for €15/trip)

Please pay attention, that sheets and bed linen are not included! There are blankets, mattresses and pillows but you will have to bring your sleeping bag or bed linen with you -

and towels as well! Bed linen and towels can also be rented at the Reception at the cost of around 10-15€/set/person/stay.

Q: What if there is no snow?

A: The reason why we use North Lapland as our main destinations is the fact that with high possibility there is plenty of snow starting from the beginning of November. However, we cannot take responsibility for the weather conditions. If the snow depth will not allow performing some activity, we will offer a substitute or possibility to have full refund for it.

Q: Should I go to Lapland in fall or spring semester?

A: Spring semester is of course more enjoyable because there is more snow and more sunlight. Due to its popularity, the spring semester is slightly more expensive. If you can choose, we recommend traveling in February, March or early April. During fall semester there is a small risk of having less snow. Besides, the short period of daylight brings some restrictions to the schedule, for instance early waking in the morning.

Other Answers you might be looking for:

1. All mobile phones work normally in Lapland2. There is all kitchen equipment, forks, knives etc. in the cabins as well as toilet paper, soap, dishing liquids etc.3. Buy ONLY groceries, salt, sugar, spices, but not frozen pizzas or anything which requires an oven!4. Best place to do shopping is in Rovaniemi or Kemi (on outward journey) - There will be City Market and Alko. In Levi you can find S-market and K-market. Grocery stores are open everyday till 9 pm.5. Prepaid activities are considered as tour package so there are no partial refunds, if you have changed your mind! You can still sell your place for some of the activities to someone else.6. If something goes wrong, immediately contact the Timetravels Tour Leader(s). They will do all their best to solve your matter!7. The bus trip will be overnight from Helsinki to Lapland, so we recommend taking a sleeping pillow with you.

Special terms regarding weather conditions in Lapland

Levi is one of the most snow secure of Finnish ski resorts thanks to its Northern location on high terrain. Quite often the first snow falls already in October. Snow conditions and global climate change are unfortunately beyond our power, and that is why we cannot give 100 % snow guarantee. Complete lack of snow is highly unlikely to happen, (has not happened yet) but in case of poor snow depth, some activities may not be able to be performed. In this case those activities will be refunded in full or you will have possibility to book a replacing activity. Whatever the snow situation will be, Lapland is always worth travelling!

Timetravels reserve right to changes in the program and prices. Itinerary is a preliminary one and final itinerary is sent to passengers a few days prior to the departure, as some activities are subject to weather conditions.